Батькивщины

What does Батькивщины means?

This is Belorussian word. Originally it is spelled “Батькiвщина” and means “Motherland”. In your post it stands in Genitive case.

I'm sure you know, but still:

This is a Belorussian word. Originally it is spelled “Батькiвщина” and means “Motherland”. In your post it stands in the Genitive case.

Принято.

Belorussian only? Not Ukrainian as well?

(And, whence "батька" is "father", It probably should be translated as "Fatherland".)

Любите Родину - мать вашу! :D

Just curious is there any difference between родина и отечество? :roll: